PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: A Jeep logo is seen on a Jeep car at the Paris Motor Show on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: A Jeep logo is seen on a Jeep car at the Paris Motor Show on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France.

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The logo of Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is displayed behind members of the media Toyota at the Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Oct. 1st to 16th. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) less

The logo of Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is displayed behind members of the media Toyota at the Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the ... more

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: A Lamborghini Gallarda car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14. less

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: A Lamborghini Gallarda car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14. The Paris Motor ... more

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: An employee cleans a Porsche Carrera 911 car at the Paris Motor Show on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14. less

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: An employee cleans a Porsche Carrera 911 car at the Paris Motor Show on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14. The Paris Motor ... more

A hostess exits a Smart forstars, an electric concept car, during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) less

A hostess exits a Smart forstars, an electric concept car, during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to ... more

A hostess poses next to a Smart forstars, an electric concept car, during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) less

A hostess poses next to a Smart forstars, an electric concept car, during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. ... more

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Overview of the Mercedes-Benz booth at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Overview of the Mercedes-Benz booth at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Dr. Ralf D. Speth, Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar LandRover Limited, sits at the wheel of a new Jaguar F-Type during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) less

Dr. Ralf D. Speth, Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar LandRover Limited, sits at the wheel of a new Jaguar F-Type during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto ... more

The new Porsche Cayenne S diesel is shown during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) less

The new Porsche Cayenne S diesel is shown during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP ... more

Photo: Michel Euler, Associated Press

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New Renault Clios on display during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) less

New Renault Clios on display during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Christophe ... more

Photo: Christophe Ena, Associated Press

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A hostess poses next to a Mazda Infiniti Emerg-e during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) less

A hostess poses next to a Mazda Infiniti Emerg-e during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. ... more

Photo: Christophe Ena, Associated Press

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The new Jaguar F-Type is on display during the media day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere) less

The new Jaguar F-Type is on display during the media day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Remy ... more

Photo: Remy De La Mauviniere, Associated Press

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The Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Sports Car displayed during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) less

The Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Sports Car displayed during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. ... more

The new McLaren 12C Spider on display during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) less

The new McLaren 12C Spider on display during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP ... more

Photo: Christophe Ena, Associated Press

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The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is on display during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) less

The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is on display during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP ... more

Photo: Michel Euler, Associated Press

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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: The new Opel Adam car sits on display at the Paris Auto Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. Opel, which has been owned by General Motors (GM) since the 1920s, is launching the Adam in a bid to revive its brand image in the small-car market following years of falling sales. less

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: The new Opel Adam car sits on display at the Paris Auto Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. Opel, which has been owned by General Motors (GM) since the 1920s, is ... more

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A visitors looks at the engine of the new Golf VII at the Paris Auto Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. Volkswagen is hoping the new Golf will help the company to overtake GM and Toyota as the world's largest automaker. less

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A visitors looks at the engine of the new Golf VII at the Paris Auto Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. Volkswagen is hoping the new Golf will help the company to ... more

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A Fiat Panda Trekking car is seen during a presentation at the Paris Motor Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A Fiat Panda Trekking car is seen during a presentation at the Paris Motor Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: An Infiniti Emerge-E electric concept car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: An Infiniti Emerge-E electric concept car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on September 28, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: A Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14.

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Paris-based Renault and Japan-based Nissan is seen on a huge screen as he introduces the new Renault Clio IV during the media day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere) less

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Paris-based Renault and Japan-based Nissan is seen on a huge screen as he introduces the new Renault Clio IV during the media day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, ... more

Workers cover a Mercedes Class A in preparation for the upcoming Auto Show in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. The Paris Auto Show opens to the public Saturday Sept. 29 until Oct. 14, 2012. Europe�s carmakers could be forgiven for worrying that the slogan for this year�s Paris Auto Show, �The Future, Now�, is a threat of more gloom and hardship to come rather than a promise of more prosperous times. less

Workers cover a Mercedes Class A in preparation for the upcoming Auto Show in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. The Paris Auto Show opens to the public Saturday Sept. 29 until Oct. 14, 2012. Europe�s ... more

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Workers dust off a Mercedes Class A in preparation for the upcoming Auto Show in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. The Paris Auto Show opens to the public Saturday Sept. 29 until Oct. 14, 2012. Europe�s carmakers could be forgiven for worrying that the slogan for this year�s Paris Auto Show, �The Future, Now�, is a threat of more gloom and hardship to come rather than a promise of more prosperous times.

Workers dust off a Mercedes Class A in preparation for the upcoming Auto Show in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. The Paris Auto Show opens to the public Saturday Sept. 29 until Oct. 14, 2012. Europe�s

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Worker cleans the floor next to Mercedes cars in preparation for the upcoming Auto Show in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. The Paris Auto Show opens to the public Saturday Sept. 29 until Oct. 14, 2012. Europe�s carmakers could be forgiven for worrying that the slogan for this year�s Paris Auto Show, �The Future, Now�, is a threat of more gloom and hardship to come than a promise of more prosperous times. less

Worker cleans the floor next to Mercedes cars in preparation for the upcoming Auto Show in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. The Paris Auto Show opens to the public Saturday Sept. 29 until Oct. 14, 2012. ... more

Hostesses pose next to a Hyundai i30 family car during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14.

Hostesses pose next to a Hyundai i30 family car during the press day at the Paris Auto Show, France, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Auto Show will open its gates to the public from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14.

Photo: Michel Euler, .

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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: Carlos Ghosn, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, speaks during a news conference for the presentation of the new Renault Clio IV R.S. at the Paris Auto Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14. less

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: Carlos Ghosn, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, speaks during a news conference for the presentation of the new Renault Clio IV R.S. at the Paris Auto ... more

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: Carlos Ghosn, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, arrives on stage wtih employees for a news conference for the presentation of the new Renault Clio IV R.S. at the Paris Auto Show on September 27, 2012 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show runs September 29 - October 14. less

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: Carlos Ghosn, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, arrives on stage wtih employees for a news conference for the presentation of the new Renault Clio IV ... more

An employee polishes the hood of a Bentley Mulsanne automobile, produced by Bentley Motors Ltd., on the first day of the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Paris Expo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg less

An employee polishes the hood of a Bentley Mulsanne automobile, produced by Bentley Motors Ltd., on the first day of the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Motor Show will ... more

Visitors stand with Volkswagen AG (VW) branded bags on the first day of the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto industry's leading manufacturers at the Paris Expo exhibition centre this week. Photographer: Photographer: Balint Porneczi/Bloomberg less

Visitors stand with Volkswagen AG (VW) branded bags on the first day of the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. The Paris Motor Show will showcase the latest models from the auto ... more